18 free events take place in New York City on Sunday, November 28, 2010.
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The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, November 28, 2010
Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
5 to 6 miles. Relaxed pace. City pavement, practically flat. The Fort, Bowling Green park, Great George Street, the Flea market, the 'English church', Staple Street. Possibly more than you wanted to know. No lunch stop. All weather walk.
This film explores the way in which consumer culture and mass-media influence people who are unhappy with their looks to have cosmetic surgery.
65 min.
Highlights: the former homes of George Bellows, James Cagney, and Elsie De Wolfe, Pete;s Tavern, the National Arts Club, the Players Club, Greek Revival homes.
Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
Program:
J.S. Bach: Cantata 62 - Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Telemann: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, TWV 1:1174
Pre-Vespers talk at 3:45 pm by Marissen, Swarthmore College.
A reading followed by a discussion. Based on events in Twain's (Samuel Clemmons') real life. This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's birth.